Historical figures in Indianapolis

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1866 to 1977. The most recorded lives are Elvis Presley, Grover Cleveland and Andrew Johnson. Among them Musicians and Composers, across the Cold War and the Space Age.

Notable people

1. Andrew Johnson

   in 1866

   1 moment here

   Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869 after serving as vice president, U.S.…

2. Elvis Presley

   in 1977

   1 moment here

   American singer and actor Elvis Aaron Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he grew up in Memphis,…

3. Grover Cleveland

   in 1887

   1 moment here

   Stephen Grover Cleveland was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States.…

4. Jack Brabham

   in 1961

   1 moment here

   Australian racing driver, engineer, team owner and three-time Formula One World Champion. Brabham began in Australian speedcar racing, worked as a…

5. Juan Manuel Fangio

   in 1958

   1 moment here

   Argentine racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio was a five-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.…

Moments

1. 1866 Swing Around the Circle stop in Indianapolis Andrew Johnson
2. 1887 Goodwill-tour reception in Indianapolis Grover Cleveland
3. 1958 Indianapolis 500 practice Juan Manuel Fangio
4. 1961 Indianapolis 500 debut Jack Brabham
5. 1977 Final concert Elvis Presley

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